Books like Blood from a stone by Dolores Gordon-Smith
Jack Haldean, a former officer now employed as a private investigator, is drawn into a tangled case that begins with the murder of an elderly aristocrat. His search uncovers the disappearance of the aristocrat’s only heir, the nephew, and the theft of a valuable sapphire collection. All of this takes place against the backdrop of World War I, adding layers of urgency and intrigue to the investigation.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Dolores Gordon-Smith
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